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Leica SL

Fast. Direct. Mirrorless.

New improved features

Keep your Leica SL at the cutting edge of the latest technical developments: This firmware update improves the performance of your Leica SL, bringing you numerous new features and enhanced camera handling.

Optimised Functions and Features in Detail

Firmware Update 3.3

Power Saving Mode

• Changed functionality: While not using electronic Viewfinder or any operating elements, the camera will go into ‘Auto Power Off’ after a fixed amount of time.
• Changed the timingfrom 3 to 10 seconds.

Installation instructions for the Leica SL (Typ 601) Firmware 3.3

Leica SL Firmware Update 3.0

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Firmware Chronology

Firmware Update 1.2

Improved handling when using Leica M and R lenses

• When using Leica M and R lenses, the new firmware 1.2 enables the activation of a loupe (magnifying) function with the auto exposure lock button (AE Lock) to allow fast manual focusing.
• The firmware update also guarantees the correct indication of the R-Adapter-M and the R-Lens used in the EXIF data of image files.

• In addition, the Leica Log Gamma curve (L-Log) for video has been improved to enable its use for in-camera 8-bit recording.
• The reduction of the offset now lets recordings appear considerably darker. Videos recorded with L-Log must be subsequently corrected with a gamma correction in an external video editing programme.
• The use of L-Log enables the greatest possible leeway for post-production colour grading of video recordings.

• Improved accuracy of the focus position
• Improved AFc accuracy if an object moves towards the lens
• New firmware for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
• New firmware for the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 f/2.8-4
• Bugfixes

• Swap the dedicated exposure controls of the front and back dial
• Current control setup of the front and back dial is shown on the top display
• Renaming from T-Mode into S-Mode
• New option for AF Tracking "RESET": Start position of the AF tracking is fixed on a specific
location which can be adjusted by the joystick.
• Graphical User Interface of the multi selection and delete functions improved
• AE-/AF-Lock Button can be assigned to magnification for a quick visual check of focus position
• New option to show the focus distance in feet or meter
• Automatic detection of Leica M and Leica R lenses can be turned off
• Video resolution/framerate can be assigned to the personal favorite menu
• User experience increased: the "OK" button on any keyboard input screens is touch sensitive
• Audio in/out levels can be controlled directly by left/right joystick on the histogram screen
• Several minor improvements made on graphical user interface
• New default behaviour: the function "Access menu in EVF" is enabled by default. This function
enables the upper left button while looking through the electronic viewfinder. Either menu access
and quick access to custom functions is available now by default. For users experiencing
accidental presses of the upper left button by their nose - it is recommended to disable this
function in the "Customize Control" menu.

Bugfixes

• Any shutter speed limitation for any manual focus lens is deactivated
• Improved stability for tethered shooting with Leica Image Shuttle 3.6
• If an USB connection is detected by the camera, the warning of a missing SD card is hidden. This
allows to use Leica Image Shuttle and Adobe® Lightroom® Plugin without an inserted SD card.
• For Leica M and Leica R lenses the real-time display of the established aperture is hidden

*Leica performs ongoing compatibility tests of the latest cards available in the market. However, due to changes in production and software of the SD cards, Leica can not guarantee 100% compatibility of the recommended cards.